WestJet Strike: What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled
Summary
WestJet flight attendants in Canada began a strike, causing many flight cancellations during a busy summer weekend. The strike started after contract talks failed over pay for time spent working before and after flights.Key Facts
- About 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), went on strike.
- WestJet canceled 309 flights to avoid leaving passengers and planes stranded.
- The union wants pay for all work time, including pre-flight and post-flight duties, not just time in the air.
- WestJet offered a pay increase and coverage for extra duties but the union did not accept it.
- The strike affects many flights in Canada and some flights to U.S. cities like Las Vegas and New York.
- Regional flights operated by WestJet Encore and some partner airline flights are mostly not affected.
- Passengers can get refunds or change their flights without extra fees if their flight is canceled.
- The strike happened despite last-minute talks between WestJet and the union to try to avoid it.
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